‘Dogopedia: A Compendium of Canine Curiosities’, written by Justin Hankins, is published today by Headline. Drawing on the vast body of knowledge belonging to the world’s most famous dogs and cats home, ‘Dogopedia’ is a crucial compendium that educates and entertains with facts about everything from wolf ancestry and dog physiology to canine reindeer herders and magicians.
Following the success of their first recipe collection, The Clandestine Cake Club is back with a second delicious helping ‘A Year of Cake‘. Inspired by the most cake-worthy moments throughout the year, founder Lynn Hill and her army of Cake Club members have compiled 100 gorgeous recipes to whet your appetite and get you celebrating.
The new ‘The Great British Bake Off: Celebrations‘ book written by Linda Collister is published today by Hodder & Stoughton. ‘Celebrations‘ includes recipes for every occasion, from family meals and home-cooked teas to the big dates like Christmas and Diwali, Halloween and birthdays, as well as technical challenges, showstoppers and signature bakes you will recognize from the show.
Hodder & Stoughton is launching a new programme of The Great British Bake Off publishing to tie in with series 6. “The Great British Bake Off: Celebrations” will be the first book, due for publication August 2015. The “Bake it Better” series will consist of “Classic Cakes”, “Biscuits”, “Pies & Tarts” and “Breads” (publication August 2015). “The Great British Bake Off Annual: Another Slice” will be published October 2015.
Leading designer of humorous greeting cards, Peartree Heybridge, is launching a range of Scouts greeting cards at PG Live in June this year. Taking inspiration from the Scouts archives, an initial range of 18 cards uses black & white photography, watercolour prints and Scouts motto Be Prepared as prompts for gentle, tongue in cheek humour.
Splash Entertainment has appointed Metrostar to develop and manage the licensing programme for its popular TV animation, Chloe’s Closet in the UK and Ireland. Metrostar will work with Spash and many of ‘Chloe’s‘ licensing partners worldwide to launch her into the UK as well as introducing her to UK licensees and retailers.
Leading British paper craft company, Crafter’s Companion is developing an extensive range inspired by Downton Abbey. The elements, which will be on sale in the UK and the US in Autumn 2015, will enable Downton fans to create beautiful cards in the style of the popular TV drama.
Danilo is creating a second range of Bake Off dated products, comprising slim and square calendars, a diary and a family planner. The products feature recipes from the Bake Off books. The first Bake Off collection, published in 2014, was a ‘top 20’ range for Danilo.
WWRD is to produce a range of Royal Doulton ceramic figurines of Downton Abbey characters. The range is due for launch October 2016.
Following the successful launch of its lift-the-flap jigsaw and game, Milly & Flynn has developed a brand new range of Dear Zoo wooden toys. Available from September this year, the initial range focuses on early learning and traditional play across five key product types; a push along, a pull-along skittle set, a shape sorter, puzzle blocks and a play tray.